Sally Kohn: I think what you said was that's really interesting that we started out our conversation with if people get into sales, and I would say this is true of network marketing as well. And it sounds like you were looking for the same sort of thing in one way or another. So thinking back on that now, what advice would you give to people that are in that situation that were where they were at? "Do the heavy lifting up front of finding clarity about what you want so you don't have to waste your time"
Have you ever wondered if it's possible to pivot out of your current industry? One of the biggest challenges when it comes to career change is the inability to see outside of what you know and the career that you're accustomed to. HTYC career coach, Taj Dashaun found himself in this very place after his football career ended when he graduated from college. In today’s episode, Taj gives expert advice as he details the ups and downs of his many career pivots.
What you'll learn
- The important distinction between how you want to live vs. what you want to do
- How to know it's time to make a career pivot
- How to transfer your skills to a new industry
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Figuring Out Your Perfect Career Match (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)